Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 291

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 30491140 Question Mark
Grade: 291 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 7,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 324 of 424 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,487,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,462,000 (16S-M7-7J-ONP) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13403.291G324.16S3450.167M1363.O6243.P10411.7J5748 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4,477.02 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,730.02 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.939% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
22 (0.31%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.50% Analyzing 2,864 Sales Question Mark

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · November 2, 2022

Serial Number 30487970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2022

Serial Number 30487532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2021

Serial Number 30487218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2020

Serial Number 30491637 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4073 · March 9, 2020

Serial Number 30490879 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2020

Serial Number 30486243 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2019

Serial Number 30490666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2019

Serial Number 30491711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2018

Serial Number 30490604 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2017

Serial Number 30486596 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · February 6, 2017

Serial Number 30490604 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2016

Serial Number 30490022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2016

Serial Number 30488004 was reported as accurate.

bunchj2 103 · May 14, 2016

Serial Number 30490250 was reported as accurate.

bunchj2 103 · May 13, 2016

Serial Number 30490250 was reported as accurate.

arpete 18 · February 17, 2015

Serial Number 30491140 was reported as accurate.

lee571 Supporter 79 · August 4, 2014

Serial Number 30491850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2014

Serial Number 30491283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2013

Serial Number 30490934 was reported as accurate.

penstar 5 · June 29, 2013

Serial Number 30488413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2013

Serial Number 30486658 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2013

Serial Number 30488204 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2013

Serial Number 30486596 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2012

Serial Number 30486110 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 291 Pocket Watch